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Bear in mind that only 12.5% to 15% of the news you read is complete and accurate (less on CNN since Ted Turner exited), but I long suspected that Qatar and Saudi Arabia, if not all six of the Gulf Cooperation Council* countries were funding ISIS. * Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates Look at the date of her memo to Podesta, August 2014. And yet, you haven't heard a word from our government. Go figure. Now, during her tenure as Secretary of State, it is said that the Clinton Foundation received "donations" from both Qatar and Saudi Arabia. The plot thickens. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Associated Press / October 12, 2016 The Clinton campaign today tried to tamp down a mounting controversy over a newly disclosed, and potentially explosive, email in which the former secretary of state accuses the Saudi and Qatari governments of secretly funding the Islamic State. On Aug. 17, 2014 — eight months before she declared her candidacy for president — Clinton sent a detailed strategy for combating the Islamic State, which she referred to as ISIL, in an email to John Podesta, then a White House counselor and now her campaign chairman. Along with a military campaign to roll back the terror group in Iraq, the Clinton email talks about confronting the Saudis and the Qataris, both key U.S. allies, over what she refers to as governmental backing of ISIL. The Clinton email states: “We need to use our diplomatic and more traditional intelligence assets to bring pressure on the governments of Qatar and Saudi Arabia, which are providing clandestine financial and logistic support to ISIL and other radical Sunni groups in the region.” As a basis for the assertions, Clinton in the email cites “Western intelligence, U.S. intelligence and sources in the region.” The email was among thousands hacked from Podesta’s private Gmail account and released this week by WikiLeaks in what appears to be an attempt to embarrass the Clinton campaign. The campaign has struggled to respond to the contents of the emails, insisting it does not want to authenticate material that it and the U.S. government now believe came from a Russian state-sponsored cyberattack. The campaign would not say whether Clinton personally wrote the email, which reads like a position or policy paper, although it was sent from her private email account. “These are hacked, stolen documents by the Russian government, which has weaponized WikiLeaks to help elect Donald Trump,” Glen Caplin, a senior Clinton campaign spokesman, told Yahoo News. “We’re not going to confirm the authenticity of any specific alleged communication.” At the same time, a campaign aide also argued that the sentiment expressed in the email “isn’t new.” Clinton “has repeatedly called out the Saudis and Qataris for supporting terrorism,” said the aide, declining to be named. [Why ???] As evidence, the aide pointed to Clinton’s remarks in a speech last November. “And, once and for all, the Saudis, the Qataris, and others need to stop their citizens from directly funding extremist organizations, as well as schools and mosques around the world that have set too many young people on a path toward radicalization,” she said then. In yet another instance cited by the aide, Clinton asserted in a September 2015 speech at the Brookings Institution that “nobody can deny that much of the extremism in the world today is a direct result of policies and funding undertaken by the Saudi government and individuals. We would be foolish not to recognize that. “ But in that and other remarks, Clinton appeared to be referring to general Saudi support for Islamic mosques that have been accused of spreading extremist ideology while calling out its government for not cracking down on private citizens sending money to terror organizations. In her email to Podesta, she goes beyond this, saying the Saudi and Qatari governments themselves are funding ISIS — a far more serious allegation with potentially more dramatic diplomatic implications. And one that has riled up critics of Saudi Arabia here in the U.S. “Clearly, this Clinton email shows the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is continuing to covertly fund and logically support terrorist groups that kill Americans,” said Kristen Breitweiser, one of the leaders of the 9/11 family members who have been lobbying for recently enacted legislation — opposed by the Obama administration — that would allow them to sue the Saudis in federal court over their support for al-Qaeda. “Apparently, everybody in Washington knows that the Saudis are doing this, yet the White House and the State Department are against holding them accountable.” Breitweiser added about the contents of the email: “This is a clear example of the difference between how people speak to each other privately compared to what they say publicly.” Clinton broke with Obama over the legislation Breitweiser lobbied for; her campaign said she would have signed the bill allowing U.S. citizens to sue countries that sponsored terrorism into law. The Saudi government, through Qorvis Communications, one of its lobbying and public relations firms, responded to questions about the email Tuesday, saying it would not comment on “leaked documents,” but adding that the allegations of government funding are “preposterous and simply defy logic.” “Saudi Arabia is on the forefront of fighting terrorism in the region and around the world,” the Saudi statement said. “Daesh (an Arabic term for the Islamic State) is a sworn enemy of Saudi Arabia. It has called for the overthrow of the Saudi government and made the gulf kingdom its main target because it is the birthplace of Islam and home to the Two Holy Mosques.” Noting the military and other actions the Saudi government has taken to fight the Islamic State — including “an aggressive public education and ideological campaign” to discredit the group, the Saudi statement added: “Saudi Arabia has long-maintained that it will thoroughly investigate any reports of funding of terrorist organizations by Saudi citizens or institutions.” It’s unclear if Clinton actually wrote the email herself or was simply passing along a policy paper that was written by an aide or some other source. The lengthy document is in many respects unlike any of the mostly terse emails from her private email account that have been made public by the State Department. (Some former top U.S. national security experts last week warned that the Russians may seek to “doctor” leaked material, but the Clinton campaign has yet to offer evidence that any of the WikiLeaks emails were forged or tampered with.) And the rest of the positions outlined in the email — such as stepped-up air campaign and arming the Kurds — match closely with Clinton’s publicly stated positions on how to fight ISIS. Still, the email goes much further than Clinton or President Barack Obama have before in publicly pointing a finger at U.S. allies for funding ISIS. But it does appear to reflect views that have been shared privately by some in the White House. A few months after Clinton sent this email, Vice President Joe Biden was forced to apologize for similar remarks. He told a group of students at Harvard’s Kennedy School of Government that “our allies” contributed to the rise of ISIS. “The Turks… the Saudis, the Emirates, etc., what were they doing? They were so determined to take down [Syrian President Bashar] Assad and essentially have a proxy Sunni-Shia war, what did they do? They poured hundreds of millions of dollars and tens, thousands of tons of weapons into anyone who would fight against Assad,” Biden said then. Asked about the content of the Clinton email, White House spokesman Edward Price said: “We’ll decline to comment on purportedly leaked emails.” Clinton sent the email to Podesta when he still worked for Obama as counselor. He became Clinton’s campaign chair in January of 2015. Adding to the potential awkwardness for her campaign, Podesta’s brother, Tony Podesta, runs one of Washington’s biggest lobbying firms, which in September 2015 signed a contract to lobby for the Saudi government. A few weeks later, Tony Podesta held a Clinton campaign fundraiser, attended by John Podesta, and has since been listed as one of the campaign’s chief “bundlers” or premier fundraisers. The Clinton campaign did not return a request for comment about whether the candidate believes it is appropriate to accept campaign donations from someone who has lobbied for a government she believes is sponsoring terrorism. Podesta refused a request for comment.

That's what I've been saying.

Owner/Driver / October 12, 2016 Travelling long distances is no problem for Kalgoorlie-based Brendon Penn Crane Hire, its mobile cranes and the company’s 2007 Kenworth T650. Brendon Penn’s versatile second-hand Kenworth T650 prime mover is one of the two crane support trucks owned by his business Brendon Penn Crane Hire, with the other a Volvo 8x4 prime mover. While they both fill a variety of roles, their main job is to accompany the crane fleet when they head out, carrying the counterweights. Based in Kalgoorlie, Western Australia, Brendon is quick to point out that Brendon Penn Crane Hire isn’t a transport company, although their two trucks are a vital part of the operation. The Kenworth is a 2007 model featuring a Gen II Cummins Signature engine, an 18-speed gearbox, a six rod rear end and is rated at 130 tonne. It joined the company in a moment of luck for Brendon. While he couldn’t justify the purchase price of a new prime mover, his search for a good second-hand triple-rated prime mover was coming to nil. In fact, he was only a week away from ordering a brand-new Kenworth when he came across the T650. "It was owned by Brad Mock from New South Wales," he recalls. "I don’t know what he has done to it but it goes really well." Brendon wanted a short wheelbase because some of the sites on which they operate are very compact and the Kenworth was a perfect fit. "We wanted a short wheelbase truck and the T650 has a short one, but is still a really comfortable truck to operate." When Brendon bought the T650, it was covered in a very smart silver and maroon coat but a storm damaged it. It now shows off the Brendon Penn Crane Hire fleet colours. "Presentation is a big thing for us," Brendon says. "The first impression is the lasting one and the Kenworth is a bit of a showpiece." "I have never bought anything second-hand – it is always new equipment – but the trucks don’t make any money for us hauling counter weights, so the T650 suited our needs perfectly." The fleet’s colours are very distinctive done in pastel blue and green beige. "We wanted something different and that’s our brand." Over the past 23 years, Brendon Penn Crane Hire has shifted between mine construction and maintenance work. .

One has to be flexible in order to participate in the Australian market. International has had a relationship with Iveco for almost 25 years in Australia, since 1992 when International Iveco Trucks Australia was formed. That history weighs in here. And remembering one of my favorite vintage trucks, the Dodge D5N, recall that Chrysler Australia produced the International cabs in Adelaide, and International Harvester Australia produced chassis at Dandenong (Victoria). Both brands shared those components to achieve a viable business scenario. Australia has always been like that out of necessity. http://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31209-when-the-dodge-boys-sold-trucks-down-under/ For MY2016, Toyota is selling "one" car, actually under their Scion brand, the iA, which is a rebadged Mexican production Mazda2. The Mazda version is considerably better looking than the Scion, but it's not sold in the US market. For 2017, with the long-needed cancellation of the unsuccessful Scion brand, the Mazda2 in the US market will be badged as the Toyota Yaris, different from the global market Yaris which is based on the Toyota Vios. The upcoming Alfa Romeo Giulia is NOT a Fiat. In fact, it was an all-new purpose-designed platform. The exhilarating 4C isn't a Fiat either.

International Trucks returns to Australia Power Torque Magazine / October 12, 2016 It will be business as usual for International Trucks as the brand returns to the Australian market, reprising the distribution agreement it held previously with IVECO Australia and its dealer network. A joint announcement made by CNH Industrial and Navistar Inc. executives confirmed that Iveco, a brand of CNH Industrial, has been appointed sole distributor of International Trucks in the Australian market. The return marks a homecoming to the Dandenong location where thousands of International commercial vehicles were manufactured and or assembled from 1952-2001. Navistar Sr. VP Distribution & Export, Mark Belisle, said the company had undertaken extensive due diligence in evaluating and pursuing the best course of action for the return of International Trucks to Australia. Mr. Belisle said. “In Iveco we’ve identified the necessary credentials and industry experience to help meet our goals. The close history between Iveco and International is not lost on us either; it adds an element of emotion to the agreement”, Mr. Belisle said. In commenting on the agreement, CNH Industrial Executive Managing Director for Australia and New Zealand, Ray Osgood, said he was extremely pleased to have established a partnership with Navistar Inc. for the distribution rights. “CNH Industrial is extremely excited at the prospect of partnering with Navistar in reintroducing the iconic International Trucks brand to Australia. Our operational experience with Iveco and the obvious synergies and history between the two brands will provide notable efficiencies as the International range is introduced in the months ahead,” said Mr .Osgood. . The timing of the introduction and on-sale date has yet to be announced, however, the addition of a new bonneted range of International vehicles for the IVECO dealership group, powered by Cummins ISXe5 engines, raises the question of whether the return of the International brand will herald the demise of the Iveco Powerstar range. In respect of the CAT Truck product range, which is also produced for the Australian market by Navistar, a spokesperson for the CAT product said that there was currently no intention to cease availability of the product range which is sold through Caterpillar dealerships. .

All-new MAN TGX D38 enters 15-litre Aussie truck market Power Torque Magazine / October 12, 2016 After more than 18 months of local research, testing and development, MAN Trucks has released its all-new TGX D38 truck to the Australian market at launch events in Brisbane. The TGX flagship aims to establish the European brand as a major player in the 15-litre, heavy-duty truck market. D38 has been optimised for Australian conditions and features a tailored powertrain designed for the most demanding transport tasks, with a six-cylinder inline engine with 15.2 litre displacement. The new engine further enhances the MAN range and introduces a new horsepower class of 560 hp at 2,000 ft-lb, producing maximum torque from as low as 930 rpm, which ensures the focus is efficiency. With total cost-of-ownership savings delivered through a range of patented MAN technologies, the D38 has an automated manual 12-speed Traxon Transmission, with three new fuel saving modes and GPS-controlled cruise control from MAN EfficientCruise, which uses saved topographical map data to detect route gradients and optimise fuel consumption (route dependent). Speaking at the launch, Mr Mark Mello, General Manager, MAN Truck and Bus Australia, said: “The MAN TGX D38 strikes an excellent balance of capacity and cost efficiency, and is built specifically for customers who transport high-gross combination weights. We believe these qualities stand operators requiring B-double and heavy-duty applications in Australia in good stead.” Chairman Roger Penske reiterated that the local team at Penske Commercial Vehicles in conjunction with MAN Germany worked hard to ensure the new model was ready to take on Australia. “The MAN D38 has been engineered for local customers, and with their needs of economy at the fore. I believe that the MAN D38 package from Penske Commercial Vehicles will quickly become an attractive and viable business option, giving our customers the edge they need.” The MAN TGX D38 is now available through Penske Commercial Vehicles, and its authorised dealer network.

Roger Penske Launches the New 15 litre MAN Diesel News AU / October 12, 2016 On one of his frequent visits to Australia, automotive mogul, Roger Penske launches the new 15 litre MAN D38 prime mover. Fresh from watching the DJR Team Penske V8 Supercar racing team compete at Bathurst over the weekend, Penske attended the launch in Brisbane this week. “I try to mix my business with my golf game, and my golf game at the weekends is racing,” said Penske. “We had a great time at Bathurst, when you lead laps in a race and you are competitive, two cars in the shootout was a big day for us. That’s got to transfer across into our business. Three years ago we decided to invest in Penske Commercial Vehicles. We had some good people and a good customer base, but, obviously, the opportunities were many times greater than what we started with.” The first major launch of an all-new vehicle since the takeover sees the MAN brand, finally, enter the Australian market with a 15 litre heavy duty prime mover engine. The MAN TGX D38 engine produces 560 hp (411 kW) and around 2,700 Nm of torque (2,000 ft-lb). The 15.2 litre, six-cylinder, Single OverHead Cam common-rail injected, twin turbocharged power plant, designated D3876, has a ‘Top Down’ system, pumping coolant from the engine top to the bottom, minimising cylinder head stress while protecting the injectors and exhaust valves. Domed valves are another innovation. According to MAN, the design will prevent deformity, additional convex shaping strengthens the valve disk and increases the service life of the valve seating ring. This is said to be critical in later technology engines whose task it is to attain and maintain stringent emission standards over a prolonged period. A Turbo Exhaust Valve Brake (TEVB) gas flap has been used for the first time, delivering a braking capacity of 600 kW, which is continuously available in engine braking mode. Cable routing is encased in a foam-filled harnesses to reduce material fatiguing vibration, another first for MAN. MAN reckon the Euro 6 compliant engine consumes up to three per cent less fuel than an equivalent 540 hp Euro 5 engine, due to its third-generation, high-pressure common rail fuel system, which injects fuel into the cylinders at up to 2,500 bar, resulting in finer atomisation and lower particulate levels. The PCV organisation now has a credible cabover B-double prime mover to match the other heavies in the market, for the first time. The MAN brand has consistently under performed here in Australia, but this introduction is seen as an opportunity to rectify this situation. “I think the metrics we’ve seen and some of the experience we have had on the MAN test vehicles has been quite positive,” said Penske. “Some of the feedback I have gotten is we have to be a better company here in Australia, from a service perspective. We look around the country and we see the service network able to grow over the next 18 months. Even though the market is down, we are continuing to invest.” .

At the IAA show in Hannover, there was a warm discussion among "old hands", including both Scania and Volvo people, who fondly remember the first Mack V-8s being supplied to Scania from 1969. The Scania version of the Mack ENDT865/866, fitted with individual cylinder heads, was called the DS14. The V-8 became an instant legend and signature Scania product..........and still is today...........all over the world. .

The B-Triple . .

B-Double (aka. B-Train, Interlnk) versus a Super B-Double "RFS" means "Road Friendly Suspension", which inherently means air-ride suspension. .

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The Iveco (former International Harvester) plant in Dandenong, Australia, and another efficient B-Train example. .

10/10 for Iveco ACCO Agitators Story on page 12..............http://asp-au.secure-zone.net/v2/index.jsp?id=35/1929/8609

From left to right: Navistar AUSPAC Engineering Manager, Adrian Wright Navistar AUSPAC Regional Manager, Dicky Commandeur Navistar Inc Vice President - Global Export, Federico Palomo CNH Industrial Executive Managing Director - Australia and New Zealand, Ray Osgood Navistar Inc General Manager - Operations, John Staley Iveco Australia Managing Director, Michael Jonson .

When you called the good folks at Watt's Mack (1-888-304-6225), what did they say on availability ? Mack Part-no. 553GB3266B - Cylinder head gasket applicable to EN707, END(T)673 and END711 with 20 stud cylinder heads Mack Part-no. 3029-8213C - Cylinder head gasket applicable to EN707, END(T)673 and END711 with 18 stud cylinder heads

Heavy Duty Trucking / October 11, 2016 The Heico Companies has acquired Dutch firm Ancra Systems B.V. (http://www.ancra.nl/en/systems/) with plans to bring the company’s automatic truck loading/unloading system to North American markets. Ancra Systems is based in Boxtel, Netherlands and expands Heico's holdings of cargo management entities. Heico is a parent holding company for a portfolio of more than 36 businesses involved in manufacturing, construction and industrial services. “This acquisition will bring advanced loading system technology to the North American trucking and material handling sectors and extend the advantages of automation throughout the warehouse, to the docks and into the trailers,” said Steve Frediani, president and CEO of Heico’s Ancra unit. “The addition of Ancra Systems positions Heico as a global player in the automated cargo management, loading, control and unloading space.” Ancra’s automated system can load or unload a trailer with palletized cargo in about three minutes, according to the company. The system can also have safety benefits as forklift-based cargo movement leads to about 34,800 serious injuries each year, according to OSHA. The automated system can reduce the opportunity for human error within a facility and potentially increase safety. “Automation and the efficiencies it brings has already permeated many dimensions of manufacturing and warehouse operations in Europe and North America,” said Marc Hezemans, managing director for Ancra. “The difference is that many European operations have been enjoying the additional benefits of our automated truck loading and unloading systems for more than 20 years.” Ancra offers six different systems with custom-designed capabilities that include a Chain Conveyor System and Skate System for palletized freight, a Roller Conveyor System for air cargo, a Slat Conveyor System for mixed and palletized freight, a Plastic Belt System for mixed and palletized freight and a Belt Conveyor System for loose loaded parcels. The Skate Loader and Load Runner Plus systems require no trailer mounted interface upfits or retrofits to gain the benefits of the ATLS. Likely candidates for the company’s system applications are manufacturers or distributors of high-volume, relatively standardized products operating in closed-loop environments, JIT scenarios and certain one-way loading applications. Industries include trucking, logistics, material handling, food, beverage, cold chain and a wide variety of manufacturers, particularly Tier One and Tier Two suppliers in close proximity to customers. “We expect to have our North American sales and technical support in position by the end of the first quarter of 2017,” said Marcel Berkers, sales director for Ancra. “We’ve watched these systems positively change industries around the world, and we expect the same thing to occur here in North America as well.” .

I will NOT pay over $45,000..........for a pickup truck.

Krupp made a beautiful truck, but I particularly liked the Henschels. The ZIL 130 reminds me of a Bedford TJ.

Nobody likes Iveco's Australian market conventional cab PowerStar more than me. It's an impressive truck in both form and function. But I look at the International line-up and PowerStar range as products for two different types of customers. I've yet to see one product range that appeals to everyone, which is why we have Ford, Chevy and Dodge to choose from for pickups. Sure, if we could buy a Ford pickup with the Chevy's Allison transmission and the Dodge's Cummins 6.7L, we'd only need that one pickup to perfectly meet everyone's needs............but that's another story. I think it's going to work out fine. .

The 15.2-liter D38-powered MAN TGX has also been launched by Penske in the New Zealand market. http://www.man.co.nz/truck-range/tgx-range/man-tgx-d38/

Australasian Transport News (ATN) / October 11, 2016 Combining European design with Australian tweaks, MAN’s new TGX flagship model aims at the B-double market MAN Truck & Bus has launched the TGX D38 during an event hosted by Penske Corporation chairman Roger Penske in Brisbane today. The new TGX flagship model, the MAN’s D38 joins the Australian heavy-duty market on the back of an 18-month test period in local conditions. Offering a 15.2-litre, six-cylinder engine with 560hp at 2,000ft-lb and maximum torque at 930rpm, the new MAN is targeted at long distance B-double applications. When it comes to transmission, the D38 ships with an automated manual 12-speed Traxion Transmission shifting system, which offers three fuel-efficient modes and GPS-controlled cruise control from MAN EfficientCruise. The cruise control system utilises topographical map data to foresee route gradients ahead and optimise the required fuel consumption. Speaking at the launch, Penske says the Australian arm of Penkse Commercial Vehicles worked in conjunction with MAN Germany to tailor the truck for the local environment. "The MAN D38 has been engineered for local customers, and with their needs of economy at the fore," Penske says. "I believe that the MAN D38 package from Penske Commercial Vehicles will quickly become an attractive and viable business option, giving our customers the edge they need." Echoing Penske’s remarks, MAN Truck & Bus Australia general manager Mark Mello says the new D38 combines economy and power. "Given our reliance on truck transportation in Australia and the distances between cities, efficiency and productivity are the key factors that dictate business success today," Mello says. "The MAN TGX D38 strikes an excellent balance of capacity and cost efficiency, and is built specifically for customers who transport high-gross combination weights. "We believe these qualities stand operators requiring B-double and heavy-duty applications in Australia in good stead." The new MAN TGX D38 is currently available from Penske Commercial Vehicles. Related reading: http://www.man.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/MAN-D38-Brochure-alternate-colour-1.pdf http://www.truck.man.eu/man/media/en/content_medien/doc/business_website_truck_master_1/Broschuere_D38_D_Screen.pdf . .

Scania Australia Press Release / October 10, 2016 Millers Transport Group, established in 1923, is a family run company transporting shipping containers in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. .

Done Deal: CNH Industrial Appointed Australian distributor of INTERNATIONAL Trucks Power Torque AU / October 11, 2016 A joint announcement was made today by CNH Industrial and Navistar Inc. executives confirming that Iveco Australia’s parent company, CNH Industrial, has been appointed sole distributor of International Trucks in the Australian market. Today’s announcement ends months of speculation as to the framework under which International would return to Australia, after initial plans were outlined by Navistar Inc. at the 2015 Brisbane Truck Show. Operational aspects of the arrangement are still being finalized by both parties who are evaluating several models, like the ProStar, in an effort to ensure that the International brand is strongly promoted and supported from the outset. The return of International to Australia and its tie-in with Iveco and its Dandenong facility in Melbourne, marks a homecoming to the location where thousands of International commercial vehicles were manufactured and or assembled since 1952. The DNA still runs deep today with the current Iveco ACCO range sharing its lineage with earlier ACCOs developed under International Harvester (http://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/36017-the-legendary-acco-–-designed-and-built-by-australians/). Navistar Sr. VP Distribution & Export, Mark Belisle, said the company had taken extensive due diligence in evaluating and pursuing the best course of action for the return of International Trucks to Australia. “Despite not having sold here for a number of years, International is still entrenched in the Australian market and remembered fondly by fleet operators, this enthusiasm for the marque was also highlighted at the 2015 Brisbane Truck Show with both the ProStar and LoneStar display trucks capturing show-goers’ imaginations,” Mr. Belisle said. “Of course the return of a brand to Australia that is so well regarded, deserved a detailed plan befitting of its standing here, and that meant establishing a partnership with a company that was well equipped to assist in properly relaunching in the local market”. “In CNH Industrial we’ve found a partner with the necessary credentials and industry experience to help Navistar meet its goals here. The close history between CNH Industrial’s Iveco brand and INTERNATIONAL is not lost on us either, it adds an element of emotion to the partnership”. “We look forward to the months ahead and bringing some exciting new INTERNATIONAL vehicles to market.” In commenting on the agreement, CNH Industrial Executive Managing Director – ANZ, Ray Osgood, said he was extremely pleased to have established a partnership with Navistar Inc. for the distribution rights. “International had a long and successful history in Australia and dominated the commercial vehicle market for several decades – there remains a lot of passion for the brand here today, and it still has a lot of equity in this market,” Mr. Osgood said. “CNH Industrial is extremely excited at the prospect of partnering with Navistar in reintroducing the iconic International Trucks to Australia. Our operational experience with Iveco and the obvious synergies and history between the two brands will provide notable efficiencies as the International range is introduced in the months ahead. “Furthermore, we see the arrangement to be mutually beneficial in that the International product range primarily consisting of conventional cabs, will compliment Iveco’s strengths in cab-over truck models.” International Trucks History – Australia 1912: International Harvester company of Australia Pty Ltd is formed 1949: Local International truck manufacturing and assembly begins in South Melbourne 1952: International manufacturing facility opened in Dandenong, Melbourne (now owned and operated by Iveco Trucks Australia) 1955: Mk1 4x4 GS army truck production began 1961: Anglesea proving ground established to help development of extended truck lines 1961: AACO production began 1965: New facilities added to Dandenong works – capacity is almost doubled 1972: ACCO A is released 1982: International Harvester experiences global financial concerns – Receiver Manager appointed in Australia 1985: International Harvester becomes International Trucks Australia Ltd 1992: Iveco acquires International Trucks Australia Ltd, including Dandenong manufacturing facility and ACCO model range 1997: 200,000th International / Iveco unit manufactured at Dandenong facility 2001: Company name officially changed to Iveco Trucks Australia Ltd 2004: Relaunch of International 9000 Series in Australia, assembled at Dandenong 2006: International 7600 introduced 2017: International Trucks to relaunch in Australia .